SALEM, W.Va. – The Salem University women's basketball team faced a tough challenge on Wednesday evening, falling to West Liberty University 87-46 at the T. Edward Davis Gymnasium.

Despite a spirited effort in front of the home crowd, the Tigers struggled to find their offensive rhythm against a potent Hilltoppers squad. West Liberty jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter and maintained control throughout the contest, utilizing a strong presence in the paint and efficient transition play.

Stat Leaders for Salem

• Meilin Guo: Provided the primary offensive spark for the Tigers, leading the team with 16 points on an efficient 7-of-11 shooting performance. She also pulled down 5 rebounds.

• Selena Frost: Contributed 8 points and a steal in 26 minutes of action.

• Batoul Khaleefah: Sparked the team off the bench with 6 points and 2 rebounds.

• Kamarice Jackson: Led the effort on the glass, tying for the team high with 5 rebounds.

Inside the Numbers Salem found success when attacking the rim, recording 30 of their 46 points in the paint. The Tigers' bench also remained active throughout the night, contributing 18 points. Defensively, Salem locked in on the boards to collect 27 defensive rebounds, limiting second-chance opportunities where possible. However, West Liberty's balanced attack proved difficult to contain, as the visitors shot effectively from the perimeter and capitalized on turnovers.